In Britain, the Labor Govt.'s "Behavior Advisor" Sir
Alan Steer, has called for legislation that would allow teachers the right to
search students for drugs or alcohol while in school or on school grounds. His
report was welcomed by Schools Secretary, Ed Balls.

Legislation introduced last year already gives teachers the
right to search for illegal weapons, although students may refuse to consent to
a search if they leave school property.

Sir Allan said in his report that behaviors in schools were generally
"good" and that his recommendations were prompted by teacher concerns
over the influence of drugs, and particularly alcohol, inside schools across
the country.

Sir Allan, the Head Teacher at Seven Kings High School is
expected to make further policy recommendations aimed at improving the
behaviors of Britain's youth in - and out of school, but he also called on
parents to set a good example, saying that "Adults can too often set a bad
example for young people, showing them behavior that is greedy and aggressive."